[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]At OPTe we create modern platforms that enable anyone to:<\/p>\n
Our mission is to provide integrated AI-driven solutions built on robust platforms, such as WordPress and WooCommerce, to make web building and ecommerce limitless for everyone. We believe a unified WordPress platform is the key to unlocking this limitless potential, eliminating the need for self-hosted standalone sites.<\/p>\n
We realize that you must have some questions like: How does OPTe manage to include premium themes and plugins? Is that theft? Is OPTe 100% legal and safe to use? The answer is yes it is safe to use and does not infringe on any software copyrights. This is due to the GNU General Public License<\/a> (GPL) of the WordPress software which themes and plugins are considered derivative works<\/a> and in most cases have been licensed the same.<\/p>\n We\u2019re supportive of the GPL and those who have chosen to embrace it, while laying the groundwork for this emerging solution. Our aim is to create a collaborative space making it the best way to create your website.<\/p>\n The GNU General Public License was released in 1989 by Richard Stallman and the Free Software Foundation (FSF). Stallman founded the FSF in order to protect the freedoms to create, modify, and distribute software.<\/p>\n People often become confused with the word \u201cfree\u201d. The Free Software Foundation<\/a> doesn\u2019t claim that companies should give away software for free. What they mean is \u201cfree\u201d as in you have certain freedoms with software licensed under the GPL.<\/p>\n To really break it down and simplify this concept it\u2019s best to take a look at the four essential freedoms of free software<\/a>:<\/p>\n 0.The freedom to run the program for any purpose. If software doesn\u2019t follow these four essential freedoms then it is considered non-free, which the FSF considers to be unethical.<\/p>\n Look at what Justin Tadlock, a well-known theme and plugin developer, thinks about the subject:<\/p>\n The act of copying my themes, making no changes, and selling them is perfectly fine. I gave you permission to do so by placing it under the GPL license. Just in case that wasn\u2019t enough, I\u2019m giving you or anyone who wants to do so permission right now. It is not unethical for you to do these things so long as you do them within the confines of what\u2019s allowed by the license. – Justin Tadlock<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Now that you know what free software is let\u2019s discuss proprietary software. Here is the definition from techopedia:<\/p>\n Proprietary software is any software that is copyrighted and bears limits against use, distribution and modification that are imposed by its publisher, vendor or developer. Proprietary software remains the property of its owner\/creator and is used by end-users\/organizations under predefined conditions. – techopedia<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If free software was Batman, proprietary software would be the Joker.<\/p>\n Richard Stallman had a strong perspective on proprietary software:<\/p>\n [Proprietary software] meant that the first step in using a computer was to promise not to help your neighbor. A cooperating community was forbidden. The rule made by the owners of proprietary software was, \u201cIf you share with your neighbor, you are a pirate. If you want any changes, beg us to make them. – Richard Stallman<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you can\u2019t think of any examples of proprietary software, think Microsoft or Apple.<\/p>\n The idea that the proprietary software social system\u2014the system that says you are not allowed to share or change software\u2014is antisocial, that it is unethical, that it is simply wrong, may come as a surprise to some readers. But what else could we say about a system based on dividing the public and keeping users helpless?\u201d – Stallman<\/p><\/blockquote>\nUnderstand The GNU General Public Licence<\/h2>\n
\n1.The freedom to study how the program works, and change it to make it do what you wish.
\n2.The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor.
\n3.The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements (and modified versions in general) to the public, so that the whole community benefits. –<\/p>\nHow Does GPL Apply To WordPress<\/h2>\n